I'm considering buying myself a DSLR this summer as a little gift to myself.

I'm going to be working full time to save around £2000 to start university this October. I'll probably spend around £500 of the £2000 and save the rest.

I've done a pretty in depth budget and worked out that, with the grants and bursaries I'm eligible for, as long as I work full time during the holidays and at least 12 hours a week during term time, I should have a lot more than £500 left over to spend.

My parents really aren't too keen on the idea, but I never really get to treat myself with something like this...

i am with you in this. one must save money for any emergency needs.my father says that build ur financial system like a pyramid. u must have a strong base to start with. it means before u go for a iphone or something like this, dont forget that u have ur basic needs fulfilled already. for instance, food, house, billing and a reasonable car etc.

(Original post by NaturalAndReal)
I'm considering buying myself a DSLR this summer as a little gift to myself.

I'm going to be working full time to save around £2000 to start university this October. I'll probably spend around £500 of the £2000 and save the rest.

I've done a pretty in depth budget and worked out that, with the grants and bursaries I'm eligible for, as long as I work full time during the holidays and at least 12 hours a week during term time, I should have a lot more than £500 left over to spend.

My parents really aren't too keen on the idea, but I never really get to treat myself with something like this...

Is it a bad idea?

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What camera are you after? Would you consider a cheaper one ? Because I know of some very good cameras that are not as expensive